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SG02 XWW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 XWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,276 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,546 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded. Both front outer anti-roll bar bushes slight play. Both front and rear inner anti-roll bar bushes slight play. Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,546 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded. Both front outer anti-roll bar bushes slight play. Both front and rear inner anti-roll bar bushes slight play. Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre outer wall worn,both front antio roll bar D BUSHES have slight play,rear underbody has suraface rust,both rear coils corroded,both rear shocks corroded,rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 90,947 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre outer wall worn,both front antio roll bar D BUSHES have slight play,rear underbody has suraface rust,both rear coils corroded,both rear shocks corroded,rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,877 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 87,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r door inop

Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,873 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r+ns/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 54,357 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,019 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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SG02 XWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG02 XWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG02 XWW registered?

SG02 XWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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